How to Plan a Team Day on a Yacht in Abu Dhabi
A team day on a yacht from the Abu Dhabi Corniche gives your group a change of setting without leaving the city. The key is to plan around your team size, preferred level of privacy, timing and the activities that will make the outing enjoyable for everyone.
1. Start with your guest count
Choose the yacht only after confirming how many colleagues will attend. For larger teams, the House Boat Luxury M1 accommodates up to 40 guests and has a 2-hour package of AED 2,500. House Boat Luxury M2 also accommodates 40 guests, with a 2-hour package of AED 2,700.
Groups of up to 30 can consider the King House Boat or Lavy Luxury Yacht, both priced at AED 3,500 for 2 hours. For a smaller team, the 62 Ft Tecno Yacht accommodates 18 guests at AED 2,749.5, while the 40 Ft Birthday Yacht accommodates 10 guests at AED 1,598. The full fleet makes it easier to compare capacities and locations before asking about your preferred plan.
2. Build the schedule around two hours
The minimum charter is two hours, which works well for a focused team outing. Allow time before departure for everyone to arrive, meet at the agreed marina point and board comfortably. Once on the water, you can use the first part of the trip for refreshments and views, followed by a relaxed team discussion, celebration or group activity.
If your programme needs more time, the extra-hour rate applies only beyond the package hours. For example, the Haya House Boat accommodates 20 guests at AED 2,000 for 2 hours, with an extra hour at AED 750. The 55 Ft Luxury Yacht accommodates 10 guests at AED 2,200 for 2 hours, with an extra hour at AED 850.
3. Choose the right departure point
For a Corniche team day, plan around the Abu Dhabi Corniche departure area and allow practical travel time from your office. The surrounding waterfront gives your group a distinctly Abu Dhabi setting, with opportunities for views towards the city shoreline. Depending on the selected boat and agreed route, your wider planning may also include areas such as Emirates Palace or Lulu Island. Confirm the meeting point and itinerary details before sharing the schedule with colleagues.
4. Keep food and drinks simple
The yacht packages already include a cake and deck decoration, so your team can arrive with the main celebration details arranged. Drinks can include water, juices and soft drinks. Additional food options include a Mix Fruits Platter for AED 100, Mix Grill at AED 100 with a 2-meal minimum, or Seafood at AED 150 with a 2-meal minimum.
If your company wants a branded or themed cake, explore the custom cake service. A regular Vanilla Cake or Chocolate Cake is AED 150 when ordered as an additional item.
5. Add one activity, not too many
A team day is usually easier to enjoy when the schedule is not crowded. You can add one hour of Jet Ski for AED 500, or choose a one-hour Donut Ride or Banana Boat at AED 550 each. These options are listed through the water sports service. Make sure the activity suits your group and leave enough time for boarding, conversation and photos.
6. Confirm the practical details
Before requesting a booking, prepare your preferred date, guest count, departure point, package length, food choices and any decoration requirements. A photographer, flower bouquet or limousine car pick-up can be requested at a price on request. For a broader celebration format, see the yacht party service. A clear brief helps the team recommend a suitable yacht and explain the next steps without making assumptions about your event.
